PRESS (5,°), THEN (OK)
PRESS (MENU) TO END

Turn on the TV and select the VCR channel 3 or 4 (or AV mode).

POWER

MENU

CH

OK

 

POWER

1 2 3

2

4 5 6

7 8 9

0 4

1

3

OK

MENU

 

SHUTTLE PLUS

EN17

Set Cable Box Output Channel & Cable Box Brand

 

TURN ON CABLE BOX

 

Select a channel other than channel 9 on your cable

1 box.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TURN ON THE VCR

2 Press POWER.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCESS MAIN MENU

 

SCREEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

3 Press MENU.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCESS INITIAL SET

 

SCREEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press CHor SHUTTLE PLUSto move the

 

highlight bar (arrow) to “INITIAL SET”, then press OK or

4 SHUTTLE PLUS%.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACCESS CABLE BOX SET

 

SCREEN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press CHor SHUTTLE

 

 

INITIAL SET

 

PLUSto move the

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 highlight bar (arrow) to

 

CLOCK SET

 

LANGUAGE ENGLISH

 

“CABLE BOX SET”, then

 

GUIDE CHANNEL SET

 

press OK or SHUTTLE

 

=CABLE BOX SET

 

 

PLUS%.

 

DBS RECEIVER

SET

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT WITH (5,°) AND (OK)

 

 

 

PRESS (MENU) TO END

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SELECT CABLE BOX

 

OUTPUT CHANNEL

 

Your selection depends on

 

CABLE BOX SET

 

how your cable box is

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6 connected to your VCR.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFF

 

If your cable box is connected to your VCR using an RF connection . . .

. . . press CH or SHUTTLE PLUS until

the channel number representing the cable box’s output (CH2 – CH9) appears on the screen.

If your cable box is connected to your VCR's FRONT

AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors . . .

. . . press CH or SHUTTLE PLUS until "ON F-1 (FRONT)" appears on the screen.

If your cable box is connected to your VCR’s REAR

AUDIO/VIDEO IN connectors . . .

. . . press CH or SHUTTLE PLUS until "ON L-1 (REAR)" appears on the screen.

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JVC HR-VP656U manual Turn on Cable BOX, Access Cable BOX SET, Select Cable BOX, Output Channel

HR-VP656U specifications

The JVC HR-VP656U is a sophisticated VHS VCR that embodies both vintage technology and user-friendly features, making it a standout choice for enthusiasts of analog video recording. Notable for its practicality and functionality, the HR-VP656U is designed to appeal to a wide range of users, from casual viewers to those with a penchant for archiving home videos.

One of the most significant features of the HR-VP656U is its ability to handle a variety of tape formats, including standard VHS and S-VHS. This versatility allows users to play and record in different formats, making it compatible with an extensive library of existing tapes. The device also comes equipped with high-quality playback capabilities, ensuring that both audio and video quality are preserved during playback.

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